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We give free legal information over the phone to help you with your legal problems. Call us on (03) 9269 0120 or 1800 677 402 (country callers).
Funding cases
If you can’t afford a lawyer, you can apply for a grant of legal assistance to help you pay for a lawyer to run your case.
New law updates
Recent changes to law include:
- Protective services officers
- National registry to protect people buying personal property
- Drinking alcohol while driving
- Criminal penalties for owners after dog attacks
- Serving alcohol to people under 18
- Protecting personal safety.
For more updates see New law.
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Latest news
New legal service for Victorians who have faced discrimination
Date: 23 Feb 2012
Victoria Legal Aid and the Public Interest Law Clearing House have established the Equal Opportunity Legal Service to help low-income and disadvantaged people who have experienced discrimination or harassment.
New Frankston civil law service to benefit Mornington Peninsula
Date: 22 Feb 2012
With World Social Justice Day as the backdrop, our Frankston office hosted an event to highlight our plans to help more people with civil legal problems.
Our latest submissions on people smuggling laws
Date: 20 Feb 2012
We continue to contribute our casework experience to discussions about people smuggling laws. We recently prepared two more submissions to inquiries about minors suspected of people smuggling offences.